Ross Thornley + Special Guests

DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross Thornley

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DEVELOPING A NEW PLATFORM FOR CHANGE IN AN EXPONENTIAL WORLD.   Conversations with special guests on their stories of adaptability. From resilience, grit and motivation, to stress, mindset and support from those around us. We explore the science and real-life experiences of adaption. Helping HR leaders, coaches and consultants learn the tools, mindsets, and actions to thrive in an ever-changing world.   **New Episode Every Second Tuesday**

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Ross Thornley + Special Guests

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Business

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www.AQai.io

Latest episode

Feb 3, 2026

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Wayne Turmel - Remote Leadership 10.12.2024

Leading and working in a virtual world requires new skills and mindsets. I'd like to welcome Wayne Turmel, the authority in remote leadership. With over 25 years  helping organizations thrive in virtual environments. He is the co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute and author of 12, or in fact I think now 16 influential books, including the acclaimed 'The Long-Distance Leader - re...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Charles M Jones - The Emotion Decoder & Emotion Scientist 26.11.2024

Charles is a Leadership Coach and Trainer on his own specific frameworks. I'd like you all to join me in welcoming Charles M. Jones, a pioneering emotion scientist with over 40 years of groundbreaking research on flow, empathy, negativity, trauma and stress. His journey began with a life-changing experience that set him on a path to understanding how we can transform fear and trauma into powe...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Andrew Tallents - Self-coaching & Conscious Leadership 12.11.2024

Andrew Tallents, has built an impressive career, starting with his early roles at prestigious firms like Spencer Stuart and Warren Partners, where he honed his expertise in executive search and leadership development. His journey has led him to founding The Tallents Partnership, where he now empowers leaders globally to excel and achieve transformative results.  As a trusted advisor, conscious lea...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Francis Cholle - Master Trainer & WSJ Best Selling author 29.10.2024

Francis is a Master Trainer, WSJ Best Selling author and is driven to help executive coaches take their business & clients’ businesses to the next level. He is the Founder & CEO of SQUIRCLE ACADEMY where he helps executive coaches and leaders rapidly elevate their businesses by leveraging the innovative SQUIRCLE framework. Francis also founded 'The Human Company' over 26 years ag...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Johanna Dahm - Decision Making & Leadership 16.10.2024

A warm welcome to our listeners, today I'm proud to welcome Dr. Johanna Dahm, CEO of Dahm International Consulting. Johanna is a leading expert in decision-making and leadership, with over two decades of experience researching, advising, and publishing on effective decision-making strategies. She is renowned for helping leaders navigate complexity and uncertainty. Johanna was recommended for...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Ronen Olshansky - Building Relationships 24.09.2024

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Ronen Olshansky, one of life's great humans. With a rich and diverse career that spans Wall Street, management consulting, executive coaching and entrepreneurship. As the founder of Cross Campus a Los Angeles based provider of on-demand workspace and business event space. And a partner at Ferrazzi Greenlight since 2020. Ronen has been helping growth compani...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Nichol Bradford - Human Potential & AI 10.09.2024

Nichol Bradford stands at the forefront of human potential and AI, accelerating human transformation through technology investments, research, and global thought leadership. As the Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI at The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), she shapes global thinking on Human-AI collaboration, driving human readiness for an AI-empowered world. Nichol is also the Co-Foun...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. James Christopher Edge - Chief at U.S. Marshals Service - Leadership 27.08.2024

With over 20 years in the US Marshal Service, and 6 years in the military police, Chris is a self described student of leadership. He has been known to lead DISC and Adaptive Leadership training and special shout out to the fact he has also gone through our level 1 AQai certification program. Ross and Chris talk about growing up in the military, film, temperance, self awareness, taking care of emp...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Emily James - Head of Talent Procurement at BP 13.08.2024

Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Emily James, the Head of Talent Procurement at British Petroleum (BP.) Emily is an accomplished HR leader, with an impressive track record in leadership and category management across the spectrum of HR. With Over 10 years at BP, time at Citi and also JP Morgan. I met Emily at the World Commerce and Contracting Conference in Malaga earlier this year, where I...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Co-Founder & CEO at The Hudson House & Distillery 30.07.2024

'Succeeding by never giving up.' Charles was a Manhattan Banker, not happy with his life, after nearly 10 years he made the choice to get out. Setting up several nightclubs and lounges, his own vodka brand, and now turned destination distillery experience owner. Creator of Star Vodka, a long journey of research which took him to Moscow to learn how they do it - and a desire to 'do i...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Lee Scott - Inspiring leaders 09.07.2024

 Lee is Founder and Chief Change Agent at Unleashing Leaders. I've been looking forward to hosting Lee on the show, ever since we met 6 months ago at XPrize visioneering. We connected instantly and I'm excited to learn more about his journey, the genesis of Unleashing Leaders and share his wisdom with you all. Lee Scott is a prolific practitioner and educator of leadership. And has signi...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Georg Schütz - Leadership Coaching 25.06.2024

We recorded this special episode live whilst in Heidelberg with our remarkable guest, Georg Schütz, one of our AQai Certified Partners. Georg is a visionary in the field of leadership coaching and systemic team development. With a rich academic background from LMU Munich in human medicine to specialized training in systemic business coaching and hypnosystemic concepts, Georg brings a unique interd...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Paul Cameron Findlay - Leadership training and Development 11.06.2024

Paul is a true innovator in learning and leadership development, changing how these disciplines are perceived and enacted globally. Paul has dedicated his career to dismantling the status quo, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in leadership training and development. Before his current role at REACH Ecosystem, As CEO of Professional Development Training (PDT) for over a deca...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Evan Ryan - AI Enhancing Human Potential 28.05.2024

Evan is at the forefront of AI innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Teammate AI and Co-Founder of Lede AI, Evan is transforming how businesses and news platforms leverage AI to enhance productivity and content generation. His belief that every individual can engage in more fascinating and motivating work with the aid of AI is not just a vision but a reality he's creating for hundreds of busi...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Khoa Le Nguyen - Human Flourishing 14.05.2024

Khoa is a distinguished behavioral scientist with an amazing background. Including seven years of leading and collaborating on transformative projects across academia and industry, Khoa brings to the table an impressive blend of psychological theory and empirical research to drive sustainable solutions. From his work at BetterUp focusing on organizational performance and human flourishing to his r...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Nuri Jeong - Neuroscience-based Peak Performance 30.04.2024

Today we're diving into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and peak performance with Dr. Nuri Jeong, a neuroscientist and founder of Goals Unhindered, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. With a rich background in goal-directed learning and motivated decision-making, Dr. Jeong leverages over a decade of neuroscience research to empower entrepreneurs and leaders to achieve holistic success...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Martyn Redstone - AI Recruitment 23.04.2024

Martyn helps Recruitment and People Leaders navigate the world of Conversational and Generative AI. I think of myself as a ‘recruitment engineer’ – able to help solve blockers in the recruitment process using technology. I am fascinated with the world of chatbots and voicebots and how this is a game-changer for recruiters that implement conversational automation. I work with agency, in-house and R...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva - Reinvention 09.04.2024

Nadya is Chief Reinvention Officer at the Reinvention Academy. She helps corporations thrive in perpetual turbulence and capitalize on disruption, teaching her science-based methods to help 1B people reinvent continuously. Nadya helps people & organizations turn change & disruptions into an opportunity - and a source of real competitive advantage - again and again. Called ‘The Reinvention...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Will Guillaume Foussier - Co-Founder & CEO at AceUp - The future of Leadership 26.03.2024

Will Guillaume Foussier is Co-Founder & CEO at AceUp, part of MG 100, Forbes 30U30, Harvard Alumni and TechStars Alumni. TechStars  have successfully raised $2.2m throughout the accelerator. Will founded AceUp back in 2016, a human transformation platform that provides highly personalized leadership coaching at scale for individuals and teams. Will's journey from social-impact investment...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Keith Keating - The Trusted Learning Advisor 12.03.2024

Dr. Keith Keating is BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development Officer Today, I'm honored to host Dr. Keith Keating, a visionary in the realm of learning and development, who has invested over two decades to shaping the future of education. From his humble beginnings as a high school dropout to becoming an influential doctorate holder from the University of Pennsylvania, His jour...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Keith Day - 'The Neuropathy Warrior' 27.02.2024

Today, I'm stepping outside our normal guest profile. Of coaches, L&D professionals, CHRO's and business leaders. I am thrilled to share my guest for today's show is Keith Day, known as 'The Neuropathy Warrior'. Keith's remarkable journey through battling and triumphing over neuropathy has not only reshaped his life but has also inspired countless others facing si...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Kathryn Goetzke - Advancing the science of hope 13.02.2024

Get ready to redefine your operating system for change! Please join me in welcoming Kathryn Goetzke, an innovator in the field of mental health and a global depression advocate. Kathryn's journey intertwines resilience, motivation, and the transformative power of mindset in navigating the complexities of mental health and business. I really want you to know a little more about Kathryn before...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Monica Pool Knox - How HR is evolving 30.01.2024

Today, I'm honored to have Monica Pool Knox with us, a trailblazer in the world of HR and organizational innovation. Monica has been at the helm of HR in leading tech giants like Microsoft, Sony, and Twitter   Her expertise spans from Fortune 50 companies in sectors as diverse as CPG, entertainment, media, and tech, to dynamic roles in up-and-coming computer software firms. Monica's pass...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Andy Kriebel - Unlocking the power of data 26.12.2023

Welcome back to Decoding AQ. Today, I'm joined by Andy Kriebel, a Mathematician, trainer and an incredibly distinguished figure in the realm of data visualization and a truly influential leader in the world of data analytics. Andy's journey, spanning over two decades, has seen him evolve into a master trainer and a revered member of the Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame. He's not just...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Rod Roddenberry - Producer of Star Trek - Roddenberry Entertainment 19.12.2023

Welcome to another episode of Decoding AQ, where we unravel the fabric of adaptability in our ever-evolving world. Today, I'm thrilled to have a truly special guest - Rod Roddenberry, a visionary in the realm of science fiction and beyond. As the son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Rod has not only upheld the legacy of this iconic series but has expanded its horizons as the CEO of Rodd...

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